Nov 17, 2010 'Panama Week' planned in Washington, D.C.

'Panama Week' planned in Washington, D.C.

The new version of "Panama Week" will take place starting Nov. 17 in Washington, D.C.

Félix Carles, president of the U.S.-Panama Business Council, said the motto of this year's event is "Panama, changing world trade."

One of the objectives of the event is to promote the ratification of the free trade agreement between the two countries that is still waiting to be discussed by the U.S. Senate.

It will also emphasize the role of the country as a maritime center, the progress of the Panama Canal expansion and the modernization of Tocumen International Airport.

The Panama Tourism Authority will also discuss its master plan at the event, which is aimed at increasing the number of visitors to the country.
http://mensual.prensa.com/mensual/contenido/2010/09/30/hoy/english/news_4891.asp

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PANAMA WEEK 2010
Panama: Changing Global Commerce
Venue: Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C

For registrations and sponsorship opportunities contact UNITED STATES-PANAMA BUSINESS COUNCIL (USPA)
5353 Memorial Drive #2041, Houston, Texas 77007
Tel. (713) 426-0554 / Fax. (713) 426-0375 / E-mail: Panamerica @msn.con http://uspanama.webs.com/pwsponsorlevels.htm

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November 1, 2010

Dear Friends of Panama and the United States

The U.S.-Panama Business Council (USPA) was created in 1994 with the mission of strengthening relations between the United States and Panama, and promoting business opportunities between the two countries. During its sixteen years of existence the Council has organized hundreds of programs and events which have greatly contributed to enhancing relations between the two countries.

Every year the Council organizes a comprehensive program in Washington D.C. entitled Panama Week. This year Panama Week will be held on November 18-19 in the Nation's Capital, coordinated by both the U.S. and Panama USPA associations. We anticipate a strong attendance this year, and several high profiled speakers that will address the numerous business opportunities offered by Panama.

Panama's excellent economic climate has produced positive news over the past five years with annual growth close to double digits. Even in 2009, when the world was impacted by a financial crisis, Panama still registered economic growth. The Panama Canal is undertaking an ambitious expansion, unemployment has decreased dramatically, the country attained investment grade and recently a $13 Billion investment plan was announced for the next five years.

An updated program is enclosed and periodic updates will be published in USPA USA website http://uspanama.webs.com/pwprogram.htmSeveral Ministers from Panama will be attending the program including Minister of Commerce and Industry H.E. Roberto Henriquez, Minister of Tourism H.E. Salomón Shamah, Minister of Energy H.E. Juan Urriola and Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority Jose Barrios Ng. The traditional black tie Gala Friendship Awards Dinner will be held on the evening of Thursday, November 18th and H.E. Jaime Alemán, Ambassador of Panama to the United States, will be the Keynote Speaker.

We avail of the opportunity to thank sponsors for their generous support. Please review the website for additional information. Should you have any questions you may contact Amb. Juan B. Sosa at (713) 426-0554. We look forward to see you in Panama Week 2010.

Best regards,

Amb. Juan B. Sosa President, USPA (USA)
Amb. Roberto Alfaro President, USPA (Panama)

International Business Opportunities

International remittance company for sale
An electronic payment company and an expert in secure, real-time electronic transactions, the company has a license from the Ministry of Commerce of Panama to handle large numbers of small remittances in Panama and internationally, as well as bank accounts approved at Panama banks. Money sent home by migrants in remittances - of US$300 million yearly - constitutes the second largest financial inflow to many developing countries, exceeding international aid. The company also provides stored value card and credit card solutions to businesses, government, consumers and financial institutions with security, efficiency, and competitiveness, while reducing their costs.
Assets include US$50,000 in Panama bank required by law to maintain the remittance license.
Investment requirement: US$150,000
More information about remittances in
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remittance
http://remittancesgateway.org/
http://blogs.worldbank.org/peoplemove/


1998 BVI ready-made shelf company
A 12-year old British Virgin Islands International Business Company with nominee directors and nominee shareholders is for sale. Price includes payment of reactivation fees.
A seasoned BVI company offers...
1. Credibility with Financial Institutions ­ as a result of its age, a BVI company can establish relationships easier with major financial institutions such as banks, brokers, and credit card companies to secure more favorable terms for your operations.
2. Credibility with Clients ­ by leveraging the credibility of a vintage BVI company, you will position yourself as the owner of a successful business vehicle.
3. Credibility with Partners and Competitors ­ the pedigree, age and descent of a seasoned BVI company create 'a micro climate' for its operations inspiring respect and admiration from both business partners and competitors.
Investment requirement: US$20,000
More information about BVI companies in http://www.bvifsc.vg/


High-yield private placements
Placements available to high end, accredited investors supported by a combination of high yield and short term investments. These private placements yield substantially higher returns than
bank certificates of deposit, most corporate bonds and mortgages. The company has a flawless payment history and stability without the inconsistency of the mortgage markets, bonds backed by real estate or hedge funds. Short term instruments (two years or less) provide guaranteed yields of 10% - 12% per annum
Rates of Return: One Year = 10% per annum (Two Payments of 5%).
Two Years = 10.25 % per annum (Four Payments of 5.125%). Semi-Annual Distributions.
These are unregistered, uninsured securities and are appropriate for sophisticated, accredited investors only who meet qualification standards and minimum net worth requirement. This Information is not an Offering or a Solicitation to Buy or Invest under any Securities Act.
Minimum Investment: $150,000 (USD) or equivalent, in any major currency.


Small Caribbean bank for sale
Ideal for acquisition, significant shareholding, joint venture by a family office or Trading Group wishing to monitor control of their funds or by another bank. The Bank itself is run by a small number of staff with good contacts built over a period of time.
Acquisition price for 100% of the Bank is $3.5 million.


Merchant Accounts for Credit Card Processing
Merchant Accounts by banks in Belize, Cyprus and Germany, offer Credit Card Merchant Processing to foreign companies. Companies should consider Electronic Commerce as an "added value" to its particular means of making business, since it will receive unlimited advantages from a market that opens the doors to a world with endless possibilities and, what is better, to potential customers.
The electronic commerce offers our customers the advantage of selling their products and services through Internet, using the most advanced technology allowing the globalisation of their company.
Subject to full due diligence and compliance with know-your-customer rules.
Minimum Investment: $20,000
More information about merchant accounts in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_account

For further information about these opportunities, email serious inquiries to info@ uspanamatrade.org

The information listed was provided by the promoters of each investment opportunity. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained herein is correct, we accept no responsibility, legal or otherwise, for any errors or omissions. This material is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute investment or other professional advice. We accept no responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on this information and we make no warranty, express or implied, regarding the availability of any product or service in any country. This information should not form the basis of any decision as to a particular course of action; nor should it be relied on as investment advice.

The information contained herein is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would result in requiring any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. It is the responsibility of such persons or entities to ascertain the terms of, and comply with, any local taxes, laws or regulations.

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More information available by email to mailto:aaguilar%20@%20nysbar.com or Skype

Feb 24-26: 1st Texas-Central America Business Roundtable

Federación de Cámara y Asociaciones de Exportadores de Centroamérica, Panamá y el Caribe
FIRST BUSINESS ROUND TABLE
LAREDO, TEXAS - CENTRAL AMERICA

INTRODUCTION
The City of Laredo, Texas and the Federation of Central America Export Chambers are pleased to present the First Business Round Table Laredo Texas-Central America, which is a multi-sectored meeting of Central American entrepreneurs with entrepreneurs of the State of Texas and central United States, who will make presentations of their interests in establishing business agreements and they can guide their demands and needs as entrepreneurs. Thus the goal of this event is to articulate the supply and demand to facilitate business between these regions.
OBJECTIVES
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
Generate business opportunities, supporting trade to achieve that participants identify the characteristics of products and services present on the market, thereby contributing to the participants may increase trade for a better economic development of Nations.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. That participants can make the purchase and/or sale of products and services.
2. Participants make the presentation of their products and services, identifying characteristics and attributes.
3. Assess the potential supply and demand.
4. Identify the productive potential of the market.
5. Achieve the inclusion of products and services of the participants in the regional and national markets.
BENEFICIARIES
This led to all entities engaged in foreign trade between the United States and Central America. This is directed to all engaged in foreign trade between the United States and Central America, be they companies, micro-businesses, wholesalers or retailers, agents, investors, logistics operators, etc.
ROUND TABLE BUSINESS CONCEPT
It is a mechanism of modern trade, in which an event is structured of simultaneous meetings between supplies and demands are in the same space and time, to arrange sales contracts, partnerships or any type of agreements for the exchange of goods and/or services directly.

WHAT IS OFFERED TO THE PARTICIPANTS
* Business opportunities
* Business Contacts
* Expand the portfolio of clients
* Expand the portfolio of suppliers
* Position of the company
* Optimization of resources (time and money), i.e. all proceeds from the event with
minimal investment
* A way of introduction into the commercial stage
* A network of commercial links
* Appropriate use of technology at the service of your business objectives
EVENT HOST
The Business Round Table Laredo, Texas – Central America will be held at the facilities of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), with all the facilities and business
needs for the proper conduct of the activities of this event environment.
DATE OF THE EVENT
The event will be held February 24 – 26, 2010.
COORDINATION OF THE EVENT
City of Laredo, Texas, USA
www.LaredoCAFTA.com
Tel. 956-791-7302
Email: info@ laredocafta.com

http://www.laredocafta.com/English/English_index.html

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Click here for more trade exhibits

March 3-5: EXPOCOMER helps start your Panama business network

The Panama trade fair EXPOCOMER has a free online B2B database of visitors and exhibitors attending the exhibit in March to meet on a one-to-one basis. This is an event attended by thousands of buyers from throughout the Americas and exhbibitors from as far away as Malaysia and both Chinas.

Keep in mind that international hotels may have no vacancies during those days so early reservations are a must. However, independent hotels and relocation companies can help you get lodging in Panama City during those days.

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EXPOCOMER - organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama - is the largest, annual horizontal, international exhibition in Panama.

The event is to be held as below:
Date: 3^rd – 5^th March, 2010 (1.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.) B2B only
6^th March (11.00 a.m to 8.30 p.m.) General & trade

Venue:Atlapa Convention centre, City of Panama

Panama has a strategic geographic location, has a modern international banking centre also and the largest duty free zone in the western hemisphere. The last edition of fair had 481 exhibitors from 28 countries attracting 16,213 visitors where 9000 business match making were done.

EXHIBITORS PROFILE

This is a multi-sector trade exhibition. The main categories are:
· Textile: cotton, linen & silk fabrics, home & fashion textiles, table cloths, decorative textiles, decorative embroideries, handbags, leather products, jewellery, perfumes & cosmetics
· Food: Packed food, beverages, liquor, tobacco
· Construction: construction, equipment, material, hardware, manufacturing machinery, raw material
· Technology: computer & communication technology, transportation equipment, automobiles, medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory equipment & products.
· Services: all type of service providers related to textile, food, construction & technology

VISITORS PROFILE

Visitor categories would include:

· Importers, wholesalers & re-exporters
· Supermarket chains & retailers
· Business Houses
· Industry Professional
· Trade Associations
· Service providers

EXPOCOMER is the ideal place for company to exhibit products and services to local and regional markets, introduce new products to the market, evaluate the competition and use the Colon Free Trade Zone as a bridge to re-export products to the Caribbean, Central America and South America.

FREE online registration as Buyer http://www.expocomer.org/index.php?tu=comp&ci=4

Online registration as Exhibitor http://www.expocomer.org/english.html?js=1

Download Free Expocomer Information Package http://www.expocomer.com/alex/FILES/Brochure_Digital-Expocomer_2010.pdf

India Participation in Expocomer http://fieo.org/view_section.php?lang=0&id=0,548,550
In case you are interested, you are requested to send us your interest by sending us the enclosed form along with a Demand Draft of Rs 85,000/- in favour of Federation of Indian Export Organisations payable at New Delhi. The participation charges are non refundable once the participation is approved. For any clarification, you may contact MRD Division at 011-46042114 & 46042136-38, 46042222 or email at mailto:anandseth.fieo@gmail.com; prashantseth@fieo.org

Israel returns to Expocomer http://en.centralamericadata.com/en/article/home/Israel_Interested_in_Panama

Canada Trade Mission / Opportunities for Your Company in Panama

January 25, 2010 - January 29, 2010
Opportunities for Your Company in Panama
Deadline December 17, 2009

Join other Atlantic Canadian companies and travel to Panama to discover business opportunities for your company.

Following a successful trade mission to Panama in June 2009 with 10 Atlantic Canadian companies, NSB Inc. is currently recruiting companies to participate in a follow-up trade mission to Panama in January 2010.

Key sectors in Panama include building products and construction, information communications technology, environmental industries, and professional and educational services.

For a registration fee of $500 you will receive:

One-on-one business meetings tailored to your business goals;
Ground transportation to and from your business meetings;
High-level networking events to assist you in your entry or expansion into the market.
You are responsible for the cost of round trip airfare, accommodation and meals.

Space is limited. Register today. Fill out the application form and return to Jennifer Dunbar at jdunbar@ nsbi.ca

Cost: $500 (Cheque payable to World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada)
Application Deadline: Friday, December 17, 2009
For additional information:
http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en/home/events/eventscalendar/details.aspx?ec=bW9kZT01JmV2ZW50PTI4OCZkdD0yMDEwLTAxLTI1
http://ttns.gov.ns.ca/en/home/eventsnews/eventcalendar/eventdetails.aspx?ec=bW9kZT0zJmV2ZW50PTIwMCZkdD0yMDEwLTAxLTI1
Peter Giffin
1-902-424-4212
pgiffin@ nsbi.ca

High U.S. Government Officials to attend ExpoTrans in Panama

A delegation of high officials of the U.s. Government, lead by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters, will travel to Panama on May 7-9 to attend ExpoTrans 2007, a transportation conference organized by the U.S-Panama Business Council

The conference will take place at the Miramar Intercontinental Hotel and will address topics related to maritime, aviation, land transportation and logistics. During the luncheon of May 7 the Council will present its “Friendship Awards” to Panama Canal Administrator Alberto Alemán Zubieta and on Tuesday evening, during its traditional “Friendship Awards Dinner”, will recognize the prestigious companies Copa Airlines and Panama Ports Company.

For additional information contact Enrique Sosa, Executive Director of USPA, at 269-2178, uspa @ cableonda.net